should I write a letter telling my old boss what a jerk she is? by Alison Green on December 18, 2019 A reader writes: I was laid off from my position of 30 years 12 months ago. The woman who laid me off was fairly new to the company and a complete narcissist and elitist who thought only about herself and and made life pretty miserable for most of the staff. I was a very loyal […] Read the full article →
updates: I feel exploited by employees, coworker keeps butting into conversations, and more by Alison Green on December 17, 2019 It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Here are four updates from past letter-writers. 1. I run a business and I feel exhausted and exploited by employees I am thankful to your community for all […] Read the full article →
updates: the awful business travel, the men pooping in the women’s bathrooms, and more by Alison Green on December 17, 2019 It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Here are four updates from past letter-writers. 1. My business travel is full of exhausting layovers and cost-cutting I’d like to thank you again for your advice following […] Read the full article →
my employee keeps missing emails by Alison Green on December 17, 2019 A reader writes: What’s a good response to an employee who said they “missed” an email you sent? I’ve already stressed the importance of reviewing all incoming mail and provided resources on organizing and managing your inbox. This has happened a few times now with negative business consequences (late payments) and I don’t want to […] Read the full article →
updates: the fake references, the excessive Photoshopping, and more by Alison Green on December 17, 2019 It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Here are four updates from past letter-writers. 1. I paid for fake references (#1 at the link) First off, I did what I did because although I have […] Read the full article →
update: can this dysfunctional organization be saved? by Alison Green on December 17, 2019 It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Back in 2014, I printed a letter from someone who had been hired to help change a terribly dysfunctional organization — including a horribly unhappy staff, a CEO […] Read the full article →
are my boots too loud for work, employee eavesdrops outside my door, and more by Alison Green on December 17, 2019 It’s three answers to three questions. Here we go… 1. Are my boots too loud for work? I work in an open-floorplan office that has cement floors. My favorite shoes are boots, usually with a low heel. If you see me in the office, you can count on me wearing these boots. Because of the […] Read the full article →
updates: the awkward breastfeeding talk, the doubled commute, and more by Alison Green on December 16, 2019 It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Here are four updates from past letter-writers. 1. My husband keeps contacting my coworkers about funding his nonprofit It was really valuable to hear your advice and perspective, […] Read the full article →
update: my junior employee won’t stop sharing his “expertise” by Alison Green on December 16, 2019 It’s “where are you now?” month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. Remember the letter-writer whose junior employee wouldn’t stop sharing his “expertise” with people despite not having the actual expertise to back it up? Here’s the update. Thank you […] Read the full article →
is my coworker sabotaging my work? by Alison Green on December 16, 2019 A reader writes: I recently switched departments, and I feel a little insane. The woman who is training me for this new role has the same title I do and is my peer. She is very good at her job overall (customer support), but struggles with some basic administrative competencies such as computer literacy. She […] Read the full article →